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On Friday, August 1, 2025, the Rhön-Rennsteig-Sparkasse, in collaboration with the local police, is hosting an event at the Advisory Center Steinweg in Suhl, Germany. The aim of this event is to increase awareness about the growing issue of scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pose a threat to people of all ages.
The event will feature a presentation by the police's prevention officer, who will discuss current scams and the methods used by perpetrators. Scams such as the grandparent scam and impersonation of fake police officers continue to be a concern, but modern scams are evolving, with sophisticated variations driven by AI and social engineering.
Common types of scams today include deepfake-enabled scams, crypto-related scams, phishing and smishing (text message phishing), customer impersonation scams via phone, tech support scams, and psychological trigger scams. These scams often employ deepfakes or AI-generated content to appear trustworthy and exploit ambition, fear, or loneliness.
The Rhön-Rennsteig-Sparkasse event is expected to provide enlightening information about these scams and practical tips for avoiding them. The prevention officer will demonstrate possible courses of action and provide practical tips for avoiding scams. He will also be available for questions during the event.
The prevention officer will emphasise the importance of verifying identities and requests independently, being vigilant against deepfakes, training employees to recognise phishing, smishing, and impersonation tactics, using strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication, avoiding clicking suspicious links, keeping security software updated, and maintaining a healthy skepticism.
The event will take place from 09:00 at the Advisory Center Steinweg, Rhön-Rennsteig-Sparkasse, Suhl. The Rhön-Rennsteig-Sparkasse and the police are inviting the public to this event, which aims to raise awareness of these scams among customers and the wider public.
As scammers become increasingly sophisticated, it is crucial for everyone to understand these scams and adopt preventive measures. By attending this event, individuals can learn more about the latest scams and how to protect themselves from becoming victims.
- The Rhön-Rennsteig-Sparkasse, in conjunction with the local police, is hosting an event to address concerns about scams in personal-finance, general-news, and crime-and-justice sectors on August 1, 2025, at the Advisory Center Steinweg in Suhl, Germany.
- At this event, the prevention officer will discuss various scams, including deepfake-enabled scams, crypto-related scams, phishing and smishing (text message phishing), customer impersonation scams, tech support scams, and psychological trigger scams, and provide tips for avoiding them.
